Address changesHow do I change my address?
Report a new address within one week after your move. MVC provides an online service to change your address.

PointsHow many points on my driver license will suspend my driving privilege?
Your driving privileges will be suspend if you have 12 or more points on your license.

How are points deducted?
If you go one year without any points or violations, three points will be deducted from your license. See point deductions.

Can points be taken away to reduce my surcharge?
No.

Driving records (abstracts) How can I get a copy of my driving record?
You may get a certified copy of your driver history abstract for $15 online, by mail or in-person at local agencies offering Walk-in service or a Regional Service Center.

Registration How can I get a duplicate or family registration?
Visit any MVC Agency. The fee for a duplicate or family registration is $5.

How do I register my vehicle?
You may register your vehicle at any MVC Agency. See registration.

How do I register a motorboat?
To register a motorboat, visit an MVC Agency with the required documents and fees. See boat registration.

Why don't I receive a registration renewal application in the mail for my leased vehicle?
Renewal applications are mailed to the owner of the vehicle. The owner of a leased vehicle is the leasing company. The renewal application is mailed directly to them approximately 60 days prior to expiration of the current registration. Your leasing company should mail you the renewal application properly stamped and signed by a company officer. Contact your leasing company if you do not receive your application.

Insurance surchargesI moved out-of-state. Do I still have to pay the surcharge bill?
If you move out-of-state, you still need to pay all surcharges assessed for offenses that occurred while you were a New Jersey motorist. If your driving privilege is suspended, action will be filed in court to collect any unpaid assessments.

How do I know if MVC received my surcharge payment?
To confirm receipt of your surcharge payments, call (888) 651-9999 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays.

Which date do insurance companies use to assess surcharges (the event date or the posting date)?
Insurance companies use the posting date to assess surcharges.

Suspensions How do I satisfy a "failure to appear" suspension on my record?
Follow the instructions on the back of your Scheduled Order of Suspension.

Why doesn't MVC return my driver license after my suspension period is finished?
For security purposes, MVC no longer maintains paper files. When a driver license is surrendered due to suspension, a notation is made on the driver history abstract and the actual document is destroyed.
Visit an Agency and pay the appropriate fee to receive your license when your license is restored.

Can I fax my court receipt, hearing request and clearance letter request to MVC?
Call (609) 292-7500 to speak to an authorized representative for assistance.

How do I apply for a motorboat operator license that is required for non-tidal waters?
You must be at least 16 years old. See Motorboat license.

Does New Jersey have a work license?
No. New Jersey does not provide conditional or work licenses.

A family member is deceased. What do I do with their license, ID Card and/or renewal application?
Please send the license, ID Card and/or renewal application with a copy of the death certificate to MVC, Driver Management Correspondence Unit, P.O. Box 134, Trenton, NJ 08666-0134.

Titles How can I get a duplicate Certificate of Ownership (title)?
If there is no lien on the vehicle, you can get a duplicate title at any MVC Agency or Regional Service Center with proof of identity, or mail required documents and fees to:

What is required if I received a vehicle as a gift?
The titled owner (seller) must enter "gift" as the sale price on the New Jersey title. If the information on the title appears to be changed or altered, additional documentation may be required by the Motor Vehicle Commission. Visit the NJ Division of Taxation website for details on motor vehicle casual sales notices.

License platesHow can I get a set of replacement license plates?
You can go to any MVC Agency to get a pair of non-personalized replacements for standard issued plates. Single plates are not available.

You must show your current registration, complete the required form (BA-49) and pay a $6 fee for standard plates ($11 for non-personalized specialty plates). These plates will carry new numbers and letters and are accompanied with a new replacement plate registration

How do I get a set of replacement plates exactly like my old ones?
You can get a pair of identical license plates specially made if they are reflectorized for $11. "Amateur Radio Operator" plates cost $15 to replace.

Call (609) 292-6500 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays. Complete the form and mail with the required fee to:

A copy of the vehicle registration must be included with plate applications. Refer to the Wheelchair Symbol Plate and Placard Checklist [pdf] to avoid processing delays. There is no additional charge for wheelchair symbol plates.
Applicants without a license or non-driver identification card must prove identity by meeting the 6 Point ID Verification requirements.

Note: Wheelchair Symbol plates cannot be issued for vehicles owned by or leased to companies, organizations or groups.

Download the Wheelchair Symbol Plate and Placard Checklist [pdf] for more detailed information.

How do I obtain a license plate or placard for a person with a temporary loss of mobility?
A motorist who has temporarily lost mobility (and is medically certified) can obtain a temporary placard from their local police department for a $4 fee. It is valid for six months and may be renewed only once. See temporay parking placards.